Ready to lead and make an impact? Join Mildura's high-performing Engineering team and help deliver the infrastructure shaping our growing community. Two leadership roles now available. With excellent benefits on offer such as Flexible Working Arrangements monthly RDOs, a range of Professional Development opportunities plus much more, this is an opportunity to achieve your professional and personal aspirations.
Engineering Design Team Leader
Lead the design of Council's civil infrastructure capital works program, overseeing project planning, standards and delivery. This role drives quality design outcomes, manages a skilled technical team, and ensures projects are delivered efficiently, meeting community needs and organisational goals.
Engineering Development Team Leader
Lead a technical team delivering road and development infrastructure projects, while providing expert engineering input into planning and development. This role focuses on project delivery, stakeholder engagement and improving transport, access and safety outcomes across the municipality.
Position Details
* Full Time Position
* Applications Close: 4pm, Thursday 25 June 2026
What you will bring
* Degree in Engineering permitting membership of Engineers Australia with relevant experience or extensive experience in civil engineering design and construction works with minimal formal qualifications.
* Proven civil engineering expertise across design, development and/ or delivery of infrastructure projects.
* Strong Leadership skills with experience leading and developing technical teams.
* High level experience including Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, Civil Cad and simulation software.
* Project Management skills with consistent delivery of project on time and within budget.
* Excellent stakeholder engagement, with the ability to build trusted relationships.
* Collaborative, solutions focused with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
* Hold a current satisfactory Police Check or ability to obtain one prior to commencement.
Why join us?
Recognised with a Gold Award in Business Excellence, Mildura Rural City Council is an organisation that values its people, fosters a strong culture, and is committed to high performance, innovation, good governance and outstanding service delivery.
* Regional city lifestyle with an exceptional work-life balance
* Professional Development Opportunities to grow your career and skills
* Generous Salary and Conditions
* Relocation assistance available
Salary and Conditions
The position is classified within Band 7 of Council's Current Enterprise Agreement ranging from $104,988 to $117,480 per annum statutory superannuation. Mildura Rural City Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a culture that values diversity. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities. We encourage people with a disability, lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position. All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will need to provide a Police Check prior to commencing employment. Mildura Rural City Council is a Child Safe organisation and as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check. Applicants may also be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check as per the requirements of the role.
About our organisation
Mildura Rural City Council is a dynamic local government organisation that provides 100+ different services, facilities, programs and infrastructure to a resident base of 56,000+. Our workforce of 600+ employees support our community and help make our region a great place to live, work, play and visit. Learn more about our .
About our region
Mildura Rural City covers almost 10 per cent of the state of Victoria and shares borders with both New South Wales and South Australia. The region is home to Mildura - a vibrant city of 35,000+ people - and a range of smaller townships and rural communities spread across 22,000 square kilometres. Only a short flight from three capital cities, Mildura boasts quality services, exciting attractions, diverse industries and a strong community spirit. There are fantastic professional, cultural, social, sporting and educational opportunities on offer. Learn more about our .
Applying for this position
* A completed Job Application Form
* A resume
* A covering letter
Applicants that do not address the key selection criteria in their application may not be considered.
Want to know more?
Visit mildura.vic.gov.au/Jobs for a copy of the Position Description and Application Form. Call Human Resources on (03) 5018 8197.
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